James Hyde(Sam Bennett on Passions)

Biography

James Hyde was born in Lancaster, Ohio. Hyde started out as a model, modeling, and acting at a young age. Hyde was discovered when he auditioned for an open casting call for the now defunct "Sunset Beach." Hyde has worked not only in daytime television, but in primetime television, playing roles on "Sex and the City," "Models & Mortals," "Mortal Kombat" and "Miami Sands." His feature film credits include Fine-Line's "Let's Talk about Sex" and "The Blackout" with Dennis Hopper.

Hyde lives in Los Angeles with his wife, (actress) Sue-Ling Garcia Hyde and their son James Moses. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, baseball and golf.